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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

Healthy Diet A special peripheral artery disease diet plays an integral role in reducing and preventing this condition. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help control blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight. Early detection is key to effective treatment and management.

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Cardiovascular Risk: What Men Need To Know

MIBHS

Regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle modifications, such as a heart-healthy diet and exercise, are essential for managing this risk. Cholesterol Levels Matter Cholesterol is a fatty substance that circulates in the blood. Men tend to have higher cholesterol levels than women, putting them at greater risk.

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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

Wellnest

It occurs when blood flow to the coronary arteries is restricted, frequently by a blood clot, which can harm the heart muscle and result in consequences like heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest. Get your blood pressure under control if you have high blood pressure to lower your risk.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

Risk factors for PAD include smoking; having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis in other parts of the body (such as coronary artery disease); and being age 75 years or older. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Blood lipids Although the benefits are modest, resistance exercise training seems to improve blood lipids in adults over 40 years of age. For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Blood lipids Although the benefits are modest, resistance exercise training seems to improve blood lipids in adults over 40 years of age. For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Wellnest

Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). The accumulation of cholesterol, foam cells, fibrous tissue, and calcium mainly causes the narrowing of coronary arteries.